Star Wars Splash Page

In a titanic pairing of Star Wars comics-focused podcasts, Matt Wood and Brian Keohan of the Star Wars Comics Daily join forces with us to put Eric Lasko through the wringer.

No, wait, that's not right. It's Eric who put US through the wringer as we discussed Star Wars comics, podcasting and the Saga, along with life, cons and so much more.

This episode was done jointly by both podcasts to support Creators4Comics and wouldn't have been possible without Eric's participation.

We had fun and we think you will, too.

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Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

Denton Tipton is a long-time comics pro who worked for IDW Publishing from 2008-2020, becoming managing editor. He helped shepherd not just 32 issues of Star Wars Adventures and Forces of Destiny, but the recently-begun The Clone Wars -- Battle Tales miniseries, Tales From Vader's Castle, Return to Vader's Castle and Destroyer Down, among others.

He joined us to talk about what it was like to create Star Wars comics for an all-ages audiences, the talented creatives hired to write, illustrate, color, letter and edit them and so much more.

It's an informative discussion with a lot of behind-the-scenes detail and color.

If you're looking for our discussion on Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #1, be sure to download episode #174 (Listen, the Snow is Falling) or listen at https://bit.ly/2A7ZcFd.

New Star Wars comics out June 3:
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Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

IDW is back on comic-store shelves with debut of Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars -- Battle Tales #1, the first of five-issue mini-series that was to have been released weekly during April until the coronavirus pandemic knocked such plans askew.

Still, the wait was worth it, with the debut issue by series writer Michael Moreci, intro and outro artist Derek Charm, interior artists Arianna Florean and Mario Del Pennino, colorists Luis Antonio Delgdo and Valentina Taddeo, letterer and designer Jake M. Wood, along with editors Elizabeth Brei and Denton J. Tipton, providing as solid start to the title.

We're looking forward to the rest of this series, given it's emphasis on the Clones and their relationship with the Jedi. Look for issue #2 on June 24.

In news, we've got Marvel's release slate through the end of July, though we're still lacking detail as to when Star Wars #5 will come out, as well as the launch of The Rise of Skywalker adaptation.

Star Wars comics out May 27, include:
_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #1 (the digital version was released May 4)

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Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

This week's episode sees us going through Dark Horse Comics' penultimate Star Wars comics title: Rebel Heist. Some six years after it's debut, there's a lot to love about this four-issue mini-series that, at the time, augured some elements that we've seen since Marvel resumed publishing the property in 2015.

As for news, there's a summary of Marvel's decision to do away with its web-based comic store and the latest updates on Marvel and IDW shipping plans as we edge closer to the return of Star Wars comics.

Star Wars Comics out May 20 include:
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars -- Battle Tales #1 (as of May 12)

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Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

In a surprise move, Marvel released Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #1 digitally on May 4 as part of Star Wars Day, more than three weeks before the book goes on sale in comic shops on May 27.

That means we're back in business, at least when it comes to a new Star Wars comics, and the first issue by creative team Alyssa Wong (script), Marika Cresta (art), Rachelle Rosenberg (color artist), VC's Joe Caramagna (letters) and editors Thomas Groneman and Mark Paniccia, has delivered an entertaining and balanced start that packs plenty of promise and potential.

As for news, we lay out Marvel's publish plans from May 27 to the first week of July, gush about The Clone Wars finale and more.

Star Wars comics out May 13:
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Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

The Young Padawans reconvene to discuss the now-on hiatus Star Wars Adventures, with a look at issues #26 and #27.

Emily, Micah, Amy and Matt breakdown the four stories that feature a bevy of characters, new and old, as they learn to trust themselves, work with others and absorb some life lessons.

A note to listeners, there are some audio issues here and there, but it shouldn't detract from your listening enjoyment or the wider discussion.

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Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

It's a mix of old and new as Jeff and Matt explore the "Forever Crimson" trade collecting four vintage and one modern vintage issues of the first volume of Marvel's Star Wars comics.

Released in 2019, thee book collects issues #16, 27, 29, 50 and 108 and is geared around Beilert Valance, the Legends character who was brought into the new canon by Robbie Thompson in the Han Solo: Imperial Cadet mini-series, featured in the Target Vader mini-series and is now center stage and the ongoing Bounty Hunters series.

The stories feature fantastical tales, a mix of art from illustrators of all stripes and, above all else, great stories.

Join us in this, the first of what's going to be many, irregular episodes examining key Star Wars comics from Marvel's 1977-86 (and 2019) run.

In news, we talk about Diamond's aim for some comics, not all, to return May 20, including the first issues of Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) and Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars -- Battle Tales, as well as delays in several key trade and hardcover editions.

New Star Wars comics that were due out May 5, include:
_ Bounty Hunters #4

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Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

The Young Padawans gather with Amy and Matt to discuss Star Wars Adventures #25, a rare full-length story that focuses on Leia Organa and Amilyn Holdo in a tale spanning Coruscant's many levels, that weaves the specter of myth with the potential for doing right by those whom power often overooks.

This issue is written by Delilah S. Dawson, lavishly illustrated by Margaux Saltel and expertly lettered by Tom B. Long. It's editors include Elizabeth Brei and Denton J. Tipton.

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Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

This week's episode is an expansive interview with writer and artist Daniel Warren Johnson whose fan-made comics -- 2015's "Green Leader" and 2019's "Old Man Skywalker" -- have given Star Wars comics fans new views of characters both direct and tertiary in wordless stories that are as fluid as they are evocative.

(You can check out "Old Man Skywalker" at https://bit.ly/3ayP3Op and "Green Leader" at https://bit.ly/2Kq0YTW.)

While Johnson's mark on Star Wars, unofficial though it may be, cannot be discounted, his repertoire of work is boundless, evidenced by titles such as "Murder Falcon," "The Ghost Fleet" and his Eisner-nominated creator-owned mini-seres "Extremity." He's also recently launched a YouTube channel -- "Something From Nothing."

Oh, and if you like his Star Wars work, listen all the way to the end as he breaks down, for the first time ever, his plans for his next comic set in that galaxy a long time ago and far, far away. (Here's a hint: B-Wings.)

Follow Johnson's YouTube channel (https://bit.ly/2VOWGKV), on Twitter (https://bit.ly/2xRHdlx) and Instagram (https://bit.ly/2RWhUWk).

New Star Wars comics that were supposed to be out April 29 include:
_ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) #1
_ Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars -- Battle Tales #5
_ The Action-Figure Variant Covers Collection by John Tyler Christopher
_ Star Wars: Legends Epic Collection: Legacy Vol. 3
_ Star Wars -- Age of Rebellion Hardcover

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Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

Given the closings (temporarily, we hope) amid the coronavirus pandemic, it was fitting that a new film documentary by Anthony Desiato looking at comic shops across the U.S. made its debut on iTunes and Amazon.com.

We spoke with Desiato about the film, comics, shops and the overall industry, and the unique role they play in weekly comics.

Learn more about the film by visiting http://firstrunfeatures.com/mycomicshopcountry.html

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Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.